On August 17, 1887, in Woodville, Lauchlin married Margaret Anne Maggie Gilchrist. She was born in Woodville on January 7, 1860. Her father was John Calder Gilchrist (1832-1913). Her mother was Ann Hunter Campbell (1833-1905).

Lauchlin was a teacher and principal of the school in Woodville until 1899, when he took over a cattle ranch near Bolsover, Ontario, but by 1901 he and his family were again living in Woodville.

About 1903 the family moved to Livermore, California, where Lauchlin owned a vineyard.

In November 1905, the family left California, planning to begin farming in the Canadian prairies. They stopped in Vancouver, where Lauchlin’s cousin, Roderick Campbell (senior), was a real estate broker with Campbell and MacGregor.

By 1917, William had married Maude Wilder Illingsworth. She was born in Wappelo, in Louisa County, Iowa, on March 23, 1894. Her parents were Joseph William Illingsworth (1853-1927) and Clara Lavinia Young (1856-1926).

In 1920, William and Maude were in South Pasadena, California. William was a jewelry salesman.

In 1930 and 1940, William and Maude were in Santa Barbara, California. William was the proprietor of a jewelry store. By about 1936, the jewelry store was at 1311 State Street in Santa Barbara.

Maude died in Santa Barbara on October 21, 1964. She was buried in Santa Barbara Cemetery.

It appears that William married Marian Ethel Johnstone (née Hopkins) in Santa Barbara on February 2, 1967.

William died in Santa Barbara on November 27, 1968. He was buried in Santa Barbara Cemetery.

Marian died in Santa Barbara on April 6, 1987.

John Duncan Gilchrist

John Duncan Gilchrist was born in Woodville, Ontario, on June 4, 1892. In 1901 and 1911 he was living with his parents.

In 1911 he was a clerk with the meat packing company of Swift Canadian Limited.

In September 1915 he enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force to serve during the First World War. A gas shell wounded him, and he was evacuated to England to recuperate. He later continued to serve until he was discharged in 1919.

On August 29, 1919, in Vancouver, John married Anna Maria Elizabeth Lanter, who was a widow. She was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England, on August 27, 1890. Her father was James McKinney. Her mother was Emma Daltrey.

In 1921, John and Anna were living in Vancouver. John was the manager of “Janitor Supply House Ltd.”

Henderson’s Vancouver Directory, 1921, page 742

John was later a salesman for the Dustbane Company.

Anna died in Vancouver on June 6, 1947. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.

John died in Vancouver on September 26, 1981.

Neil Campbell Gilchrist

Neil Campbell Gilchrist was born in Woodville, Ontario, on June 11, 1894.

In 1901 and 1911 he was living with his parents.

He became a teacher and school principal in Armstrong, British Columbia. In 1917, he was drafted to serve with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. He trained on heavy artillery in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but he never served overseas.

After the war he studied at the Los Angeles Medical School of Optometry and Ophthalmology, and later became an optometrist.

On September 8, 1927, in Vancouver, Neil married Elsie Appleby Clark. She was born in Durham, Ontario, on September 27, 1903. Her father was John Clark. Her mother was Ellen Elizabeth Ledingham.

Neil died in Vancouver on March 28, 1975.

Elsie died in West Vancouver on December 2, 1983.

Anna Margaret Gilchrist

Anna Margaret Gilchrist was born in Woodville, Ontario, on November 10, 1896.

She lived with her parents in 1901 and 1911.

On Ocober 6, 1920, in Vancouver, she married Colin William Fraser. He was born on June 26, 1892, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. His father was Donald Fraser. His mother was Hannah Isabella Kelly.

Ann died in Nelson, British Columbia, on January 2, 1954.

Colin died in Castlegar, British Columbia, on September 21, 1966.

Lachlan Gordon Gilchrist

Lachlan Gordon Gilchrist was born in Woodville, Ontario, on October 10, 1898.

Mr. Gilchrist was born near Woodville, Ont., in 1854, and for 25 years was principal of Woodville Public School. In 1887 he married Margaret Ann Gilchrist. In 1902 he went to California, where he had a vineyard, until coming to Vancouver in 1905.

He went into the real estate business with Rod Campbell until 1911, when he joined the staff of the assessment office at the City Hall. When he retired in 1933 he was chief clerk.

Mr. Gilchrist was an active member of the I.O.O.F. for more than 50 years, and was an active member of St. John’s United Church for more than 30 years.

Surviving are his wife, three sons, William H. of Santa Barbara, John D. and Neil C. of Vancouver; one daughter, Mrs. Colin W. Fraser of Trail, and 10 grandchildren.”

“Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Mount Pleasant Undertaking Co. chapel, Rev. W.H. Smith and Rev. W.R. Brown officiating, for Lauchlin Gilchrist, 87, of 101 East Seventh Avenue, who died Wednesday. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Mr. Gilchrist was born in Ontario, and lived her 36 years. He leaves his wife; three sons, William, Santa Barbara, Calif.; John and Neil, Vancouver; one daughter, Mrs. C.W. Fraser, Trail, B.C.; 10 grandchildren.”

Margaret A. Gilchrist, funeral notice, Chilliwack Progress, August 9, 1944, page 10; http://theprogress.newspapers.com/image/43172037/?terms=margaret%2Bann%2Bgilchrist: “Margaret A. Gilchrist Funeral services were conducted in Vancouver Tuesday afternoon for Margaret Ann Gilchrist, sister of Mrs. Rod Mcintosh, Chilliwack. Widow of the late Lauchlin Gilchrist, she was in her 85th year. Her death occurred Friday at Oakhurst Nursing home. Other survivors include three sons, one daughter and two sisters.”

San Bernardino News, Monday, August 27, 1917, page 5: “Mrs. William H. Gilchrist returned to San Diego today after making a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. lllingsworth, having motored up with friends enroute to Big Bear.”

Moya Winsome Elsie Gilchrist, death notice, Published in Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2009; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/vancouversun/obituary.aspx?n=moya-calder&pid=122916130: “CALDER Moya Winsome Elsie (nee Gilchrist) Died on January 8, 2009 at Richmond Hospital. Moya was born in Vancouver on July 9, 1920, the granddaughter of Vancouver pioneers Laughlin and Margaret Gilchrist. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Paul’s Hospital School of Nursing. Predeceased in 2007 by her husband of 62 years, Robert and in 1954 by her son Michael. Survived by her daughter Janet and son Brian, sister Sheila Martin, brother Terry Gilchrist and many other relatives. Moya delighted in being “Grandmo” to great-nephew and niece Scott and Emily Bordignon. No service at Moya’s request. If friends so desire donations in her memory can be made to Richmond Society for Community Living, 170 – 7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, V6Y 3Z5. “See you in the funny morning.” Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre. 604-273-3748. (includes photograph of Moya Winsome Elsie Calder.)

Robert Junior (Bob) Calder, death notice, Published in Vancouver Sun and The Province from July 13 to July 15, 2007; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/vancouversun/obituary.aspx?n=robert-junior-calder-bob&pid=90629172: “CALDER _ Robert Junior (Bob) Died in Richmond on July 10, 2007. Bob was born in Vancouver on March 26, 1920. Predeceased by his son Michael, in 1954, and brother James, in 1971. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Moya, daughter Janet and son Brian. Bob was “Grandbo” to great-nephew and niece Scott and Emily Bordignon. Our thanks to Dr. John Sigismund for his care and attention. No service at Bob’s request. If friends so desire donations in Bob’s memory to the Richmond Society for Community Living. RSCL 170-7000 Minoru Blvd. Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5” Richmond Funeral Home. 604-273-3748. (includes masonic symbol).